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The Digest:

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to provide immediate and clear details regarding the alleged coup plot involving detained military officers, warning against using such claims to justify political repression. In a statement by spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi, the party expressed deep concern over "conflicting signals" from authorities and the potential for exploiting security narratives to suppress opposition.

Key Points:
  • The ADC demanded immediate clarification from the FG on the alleged coup plot.
  • The party warned against using the allegations for political witch-hunts or silencing dissent.
  • It cited "conflicting signals" between media reports and the military's denial of a coup.
  • The ADC accused the government of exploiting the story to divert from governance failures.
  • The party supports legitimate actions to defend democracy but opposes intimidation tactics.
  • The Defence Headquarters had earlier denied any coup attempt, calling reports "false and malicious."
  • The military described the officer detentions as a "routine internal process."
This political challenge underscores growing tensions between national security narratives and democratic transparency in a climate of public skepticism.

Sources: Channels Television